John Swift was the fourth player this season to miss from the spot (Yann Kermorgant, Garath McCleary and Danny Williams the three others) but as has happened on four other occasions, they converted the rebound.

So no strikers, no problem?

Jaap Stam's starting line-up for the Fulham game certainly raised some eyebrows. Not having a recognised striker in the starting line-up caused some surprise and bewilderment in the stands.

And this was made even more bizarre having four (yes FOUR) frontmen on the substitutes' bench. Instead, Garath McCleary and Roy Beerens took it in turns to lead the line.

It left many wondering what sort of message is that being sent out by Stam?